[Rick Lee]

No, I think Big Love was hatched after Jon Krakauer's book "Under the Banner of Heaven" came out about 5-6 yrs. ago, well before Romney was thought to be a pres. candidate. HBO did considerable research before launching that show. For those who watch it, Juniper Creek is Colorado City, Roman Grant is Rulon Jeffs (Warren's father) and Alby is Warren Jeffs. Obviously, it's loosely based, as Colorado City, AZ is a good 400 miles south of Sandy, UT and the tv show makes it look like Juniper Creek is just around the corner from Bill's house.

I'm a little curious as to how Jeffs is being charged with violating UT law, when Colo. City is in AZ. He has committed so many federal crimes, not to mention fleeing the FBI, that I don't know why the feds don't just hammer him.